동사에서 파생되어 형용사처럼 쓰이거나 진행형 또는 완료형과 같은 복합 시제를 구성하는 데 사용되는 비한정 동사 형태.
A non-finite verb form that can function as an adjective or be used to create compound verb tenses such as the progressive or perfect.
예문:
"In the phrase 'a falling leaf', the word 'falling' is a present participle used as an adjective."
"The past participle is often used with the auxiliary verb 'have' to form the perfect tense."
"Identifying the participle in a sentence helps in understanding the relationship between the action and the noun."